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Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization

In vitro fertilization

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In February, the federal government announced plans to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reduce treatment costs. Approximately one in seven couples trying to have a baby are unable to conceive. Each IVF treatment costs between $12,000 and $25,000 per cycle, and multiple cycles may be needed to achieve a successful pregnancy. These costs are generally not covered by health insurance, making IVF financially inaccessible for many Americans.

Although the announcement did not introduce new legislation, it underscores the importance of family formation as a national public policy. The U.S. fertility rate is at a historic low, declining by 3 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, after a consistent 2 percent annual reduction from 2014 to 2020.

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